CBSE
Test Paper 03
Chapter 3 Matrices
1. If a matrix A is symmetric as well as skew symmetric, then A is a
a. none of these
b. null matrix
c. unit matrix
d. diagonal matrix
2. The system of linear equations x + y + z = 2, 2x + y - z = 3, 3x + 2y - kz = 4 has a unique
solution if,
a. k = 0
b. -1 < k < 1
c. -2 < k < 2
d.
3. If , A + 2At equals
a. 2A2
b. At
c. A
d. -At
4. The order of [x y z] is
a.
b.
c.
d.
5. The system of linear equations ax+ by= 0, cx + dy = 0 has a non-trival solution if
a. ad - bc = 0
b. ad - bc < 0
c. ad - bc = 0.
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d. ac + bd = 0
6. If A is a skew symmetric matrix, then A2 is a ________.
7. If A and B are square matrices of the same order, then [k(A - B)]' = ________ where k is
any scalar.
8. If A is skew-symmetric, then kA is a ________ where k is any scalar.
9. If matrix A = [1 2 3], then write AA'.
10. If , then which of
the sums A + B, B + C, C + D and B + D is defined?
11. Define square matrix.
12. Give an example of matrices A, B and C such that AB = AC, where A is non-zero matrix,
but B ≠ C.
13. Verify that A2= I, when .
14. Let ; Show that f(x). f(y) = f(x+y).
15. If then prove that .
16. Find the matrix X so that .
17. Find X and Y, if and .
18. Using elementary transformation, find the inverse of the matrices .
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CBSE Test Paper 03
Chapter 3 Matrices
Solution
1. b. null matrix
Explanation: Only a null matrix can be symmetric as well as skew symmetric.
In Symmetric Matrix AT = A,
Skew Symmetric Matrix AT = -A,
Given that the matrix is satisfying both the properties.Therefore, Equating the
RHS we get A = -A i.e 2A = 0.
Therefore A=0,which is a null matrix.
2. d.
Explanation: The given system of equation has a unique solution if :
3. b. At
Explanation: A + 2A' =
=A'
4. b.
Explanation: = . ( where ; matrix
A denotes the product of three given matrices.)
5. a. ad – bc = 0
Explanation: The given system of equations has a non – trivial solution if :
6. symmetric
7. k(A' - B')
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8. skew-symmetric matrix
9. According to the question, A = [1 2 3]
[interchange the elements of rows and columns]
Now,
= [1 + 4 + 9] = [14]
10. Only B + D is defined since matrices of the same order can only be added.
11. A matrix in which the no. of rows is equal to no. of columns i.e. m = n.
12. Let and
....(i)
And .....(ii)
Thus, we see that AB = AC [using Eqs. (i) and (ii)]
Where, A is non-zero matrix but
13. We have,
Hence proved.
14. L.H.S = f(x). f(y)
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15. We shall prove the result by the principle of mathematical induction.
We have P(n) : If , then
P(1) : , so
Therefore, the result is true for n = 1.
Let the result be true for n = k. So
P(k) : , then
Now, we prove that the rsult holds for n = k +1
Now,
Therefore, the result is true for n = k + 1. Thus by principle of mathematical induction.
We have , holds for all natural numbers.
16. Let
On solving a + 4b = -7 and 2a + 5b = -8 & c + 4d = 2 and 2c + 5d = 4
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we get a = 1, b = -2, c = 2, d = 0
17. Given : ....(i)
and ...(ii)
Multiplying eq. (i) by 2, .....(iii)
Multiplying eq. (ii) by 3, ....(iv)
Eq. (iv) - Eq. (iii)
Now, From eq. (i),
18. Let ,
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Since, A = IA
Applying ,
Applying ,
Applying ,
Applying ,
Applying ,
Applying ,
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